Fancy hats and fascinators were the fashion order of the day at the 85th running of the Canadian Derby in Edmonton August 16, 2014.
/ Dan Riedlhuber

Sean Holmkvist and Jennifer Robertson show off their sartorial splendour at the 85th running of the Canadian Derby in Edmonton on August 16, 2014.Dan Riedlhuber
/ Edmonton Journal

Rico Walcott aboard Edison crosses the finish line well ahead of the field during 85th running of the Canadian Derby in Edmonton on August 16, 2014.DAN RIEDLHUBER
/ Edmonton Journal

The 85th running of the Canadian Derby at Edmonton Northlands on Aug. 16, 2014. Trainer Robertino Diodoro brought home a winner for the second straight year with jockey Rico Walcott riding Edison.Dan Riedlhuber
/ Edmonton Journal

Rico Walcott gets a kiss in the winner’s circle after riding Edison to victory in the Canadian Derby in Edmonton August 16, 2014.DAN RIEDLHUBER
/ Edmonton Journal

They’re off! The start of the Canadian Derby in Edmonton August 16, 2014.Dan Riedlhuber
/ Edmonton Journal

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